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Cullen Ormond

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    About Me

    Cullen Ormond is a writer based in New York City. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up with a book (always open for recommendations, too!) or pushing her rescue pug, Peanut, in a stroller. In her dream apartment, there’ll be a conversation pit and lots of framed, vintage band posters.

    Latest Stories

    Before & After: This $3,000 Makeover Transforms “Bad ’90s” Kitchen Cabinets to Look Totally Gorgeous
    This is how you transform a space without a gut renovation!
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    2 days ago
    Before & After: A “Dark, Claustrophobic” Kitchen Gets an Airy Makeover (for Under $2K!)
    They even removed the upper cabinets!
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    Jan 5, 2025
    Before & After: Color-Drenching This “Lifeless ‘80s” Kitchen Adds Fun and Drama (for Under $4,000!)
    It uses such a smart technique.
    Cullen Ormond
    Dec 24, 2024
    Before & After: A Decaying 1950s Kitchen Gets Stunning “Vintage-Inspired” Green Cabinets
    You have to see this vintage-inspired renovation.
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    Dec 21, 2024
    Before & After: Dramatic Green Kitchen Cabinets Completely Revive a “Stale ‘90s” Home
    The facelift brought the space into the 21st century.
    Cullen Ormond
    Dec 15, 2024
    Before & After: This “Stuck in 2009” Kitchen Got a Dreamy Facelift for Under $200
    It's so simple, but totally transformed the space.
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    Dec 12, 2024
    Before & After: Bold Green Cabinets Create a Dreamy Oasis Out of a “Dark” Gray Kitchen
    It brought the outdoors in.
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    Dec 6, 2024
    Before & After: A “Dull, Lifeless” White Kitchen Gets a Bold Makeover (with 3x the Storage!)
    It’s so organized, too.
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    Dec 3, 2024
    Before & After: This “Cheap” Gray Kitchen Gets the Most Whimsical Makeover (for Under $1,200!)
    Pink and purple and blue, oh my!
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 22, 2024
    Before & After: Light Blue Cabinets Refresh This “Flat, Dull” Kitchen (for Only $350!)
    It only cost $350!
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 18, 2024
    Before & After: A “Cold” ‘90s Kitchen Gets the Coziest Green Facelift (for Under $1,700!)
    Black cabinets made the space feel cold and dated.
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 10, 2024
    Before & After: This Tiny 1950s Kitchen Gets the Most Beautiful and Airy Makeover (for Way Cheaper Than You’d Think)
    If you love green, you have to see this.
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 5, 2024
    Before & After: A “Dated, Mismatched” 1930s Kitchen Gets an Airy Makeover with Stunning Green Cabinets
    Plus, there’s now enough storage space to keep counters clutter-free.
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 1, 2024
    Before & After: A “Dark, Dated” Kitchen Gets a Stunning Green Makeover (with a Painted Floor!)
    The bespoke accents add so much function to the colorful space.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 24, 2024
    Before & After: Gorgeous Green Cabinets Completely Revive This “Dull, Dated” Kitchen (It’s Vintage-Inspired!)
    You have to see how the colors play.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 20, 2024
    Before & After: An “Outdated” White Kitchen Gets a Colorful, Vintage-Inspired Makeover
    The entire project was a “happy accident.”
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 16, 2024
    Before & After: A “Dreary” Dated, Gray Kitchen Gets a Punch of Drama (and Color!)
    This is the definition of fun meeting function.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 13, 2024
    Before & After: A “Hideous, Moldy” White Kitchen Gets a Cozy Green Makeover (It’s Unrecognizable!)
    The entire renovation cost just under $16,000.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 9, 2024
    Before & After: This $350 French-Inspired Makeover Makes an “Outdated” Tiny Kitchen Unrecognizable
    You've got to see it.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 6, 2024
    Before & After: “Weathered” Kitchen Cabinets Get the Most Stunning Mid-Century Modern Makeover (with No Brown!)
    The couple did the entire transformation themselves.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 1, 2024
    You Have to See This Kid’s French-Fry (!) Inspired Headboard
    There's a ketchup packet pillow, too, because of course there is.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 22, 2024
    Before & After: This 1920s Kitchen Gets the Most Airy, Modern Makeover
    “We opted for a design that proves less is more.”
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    Sep 21, 2024
    Before & After: “Dull” Oak Kitchen Cabinets Get a Gorgeous Green Makeover (for Only $600!)
    “The whole space just needed some color and TLC!”
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 15, 2024
    Before & After: “Outdated” Oak Cabinets Get a Serene Blue Makeover (for Under $2,000!)
    The goal was to create a space that was “bright on a budget.”
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 11, 2024
    Before & After: A “Claustrophobic” Kitchen’s White Cabinets Get a Dramatic Airy Makeover
    The entire transformation only cost $8,000.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 8, 2024
    Before & After: Jewel Tones Transformed This Bare-Bones Kitchen for Under $250
    KITCHEN TOURS
    It all started with a simple thrifted gem. (Literally.)
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 26, 2023
    Before & After: A $9 IKEA Gem Added the Perfect Finishing Touch to This DIY Open Shelving
    Kitchen Tours
    The entire project cost under $120.
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    Aug 22, 2023
    Before & After: A Dated Lime-Green “Hot Mess” of a Kitchen Gets a Dramatic Teal Makeover
    The homeowners did the entire $20,000 renovation themselves.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 4, 2024
    Before & After: “Dated” Vintage White Cabinets Get a Color-Drenched Makeover You’d Never Expect
    It somehow makes color-drenching whimsical and sophisticated.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 31, 2024
    Before & After: This Under-$200 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover Brings the Drama
    All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 16, 2023
    Before & After: Bright, Colorful Cabinets Took This Kitchen from Blah to Breathtaking
    Kitchen Tours
    Paint made the biggest difference in this 128-square-foot kitchen.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 9, 2023
    Before & After: These Glam Peel-and-Stick Floor Tiles Brought New Life to a Bland Kitchen
    Plus, a can’t-miss step if you want your tiles to last.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 3, 2023
    Before & After: A “Lackluster” All-White Kitchen Gets a Gorgeous Pink Makeover (It’s Totally Unrecognizable!)
    There are countless shades of pink.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 17, 2024
    Before & After: Dated ’80s Oak Kitchen Cabinets Get a “Charming” Rustic Farmhouse Makeover
    “I love that it feels old, charming, and lived-in — even though it isn’t that old.”
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 14, 2024
    Before & After: Dated Brown ’90s Cabinets Get a “Warm, Homey” Black and Gold Makeover
    The couple completed every part of the renovation themselves.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 11, 2024
    Before & After: A 150-Year-Old Kitchen Gets an “Astonishing” Cabinet Makeover (No More Brown!)
    Not only are they striking, but they’re also extremely functional.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 7, 2024